MISSY – 15218

Missy

Hello, my name is Missy. My animal id is #15218. I am a desexed female tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 02-Dec-2017.

Missy is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Missy has been friendly and easy to handle since she has been here.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

A volunteer writes: This pretty little (well, not that little! She could stand a bit of exercise!) lady wagged her tail and seemed to be smiling when I approached her cage. Missy’s sweet, crinkly face and flip-floppy ears really make her look like she’s smiling at you with everything she’s got! Missy was so excited to go outside that she did pull on the leash a bit, but calmed down outside although this happy, curious girl does try to follow her favorite people around whenever she sees them. In fact, she was so happy to see one of her favorite staff members on our walk today that she had no interest in playing ball! Missy loves ear scratches and pets, is social with other dogs, and is looking for her forever home! Come and meet her today at the Brooklyn ACC.

Monitor for vomiting – reportedly vomited several times during playgroup (vomited/regurgitated every time a new dog was introduced) S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking, eating well. No vomit seen in cage. No additional reports of vomiting. EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: no coughing or sneezing A: Overweight, vomit reported yesterday P: Continue to monitor while at BACC.

Details on my behavior are…

During intake Missy has a loose body and she was wagging her tail. She allowed the counselor to collar her and take her picture with no problems.

Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Basic Information:: Missy is a 3 year old tan and white large spayed dog who was brought to the ACC as a stray due to the fact the owner is moving and can no longer have pets.

Previously lived with:: Owner

How is this dog around strangers?: When around strangers Missy is friendly and outgoing. When playing with adults she is gentle.

How is this dog around children?: Missy has not spent time in the home around children so it is unknown how she will react.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Missy has not spent time in the home around other dogs so it is unknown how she will react.

How is this dog around cats?: Missy has not spent time in the home around cats so it is unknown how she will react.

Resource guarding:: Missy isn’t bothered if someone was to touch her food treats or toys. If someone unfamiliar was to approach her house or family member she will bark.

Bite history:: Missy has never bitten a person or another animal.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Other Notes:: Missy enjoys being bathed and brushed she has never had her nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react. She isn’t bothered if she is pushed off the furniture, restrained or disturbed while she sleeps.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns.

For a New Family to Know: Finder described Missy as friendly affectionate and playful. When at home she likes to be in the same room as her owner. She likes to play with balls and chew bones. She has been kept mostly indoors and eats both wet and dry food. When using the bathroom outside she will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the home or yard she is well behaved. She has never been kept in a crate before so it is unknown how she will react. Missy knows how to sit, give paw and come when she is called. She is used to playing in the yard and brisk walks on the leash. When on the leash she pulls hard. When off the leash she might run away.

Date of intake:: 12/2/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray

Previously lived with:: Finder

Behavior toward strangers:: Missy is friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward children:: Unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Finder described Missy as friendly affectionate and playful with a medium energy.

Date of assessment:: 12/8/2017

Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.

Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: During the handling assessment Missy was social, friendly, and allowed handling.

Summary (1):: Missy is social with other dogs and tolerates most behaviors. She explores the yard, occasionally checking in with the group. Missy was brought in as a stray so her behavior around other dogs is unknown. However she was at the Care Center in 2014 and when off leash with other dogs she was a little fearful, body low and tail tucked when being sniffed. She did not engage in play and distances herself when other dogs try to interact. The Behavior Department recommends that Missy be placed in a home with resident dogs that are respectful and match her calm sociability. 12/03: When off leash at the Care Center, Missy greets the male helper dog with a soft posture. She exchanges a few sniffs then mostly wanders the yard, keeping to herself. 12/04: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Missy tolerates a sexually motivated male, spinning and bouncing away from him, but mostly wanders the yard, checking in with the other dogs occasionally. 12/05: Missy greet multiple dogs with a soft body. She tolerates most inappropriate behaviors, and handles herself by walking away. 12/06-12/13: Missy is able to handle sexually motivated males by soliciting gentle play and engaging quick spin around.

Date of intake:: 12/2/2017

Summary:: Missy has a loose body and she was wagging her tail.

Date of initial:: 12/5/2017

Summary:: Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Missy so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. Missy displayed medium energy and movement throughout assessment. Missy will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

**BEING OVERLOOKED*** Pretty little MISSY needs comments and lots of them. She needs to be shared as much as possible. Happy to see any of her favorite persons and wants to follow them around. Would be a loyal and faithful companion. Please comment and share!!!!

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